Thanks to all those brave men and women serving in the armed forces. We owe our thanks to the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard for protecting us, our country, and our freedom. Here are some fun facts:

• The United States Army (USA) is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces
• The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is the maritime land force service branch of the United States Armed Forces and part of the civilian-led Department of the Navy
• The United States Navy (USN) is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces
• The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces
• The United States Space Force (USSF) is the space service branch of the United States Armed Forces
• The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch of the United States Armed Forces
• Take this short quiz to learn more about the armed forces

Homeschoolers: Sketch/color an illustration. Describe how the different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces protect us. Analogy: Read the story called “Little Red Riding Hood” and how the hunter helped protect Little Red Riding Hood.